Starter Motor Replacement 5.7L V8

Removal Procedure

Important

This vehicle was designed for starter mounting without shims. However, if single or double shims have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition, reinstall the shims in their original location to ensure proper pinion-to-flywheel engagement.

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the left side oxidation catalytic converter. Refer to Oxidation Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
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  3. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  4. Lower the starter motor.
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  5. Remove the engine wiring harness starter lead nut.
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  6. Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (3).
  7. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure


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  1. Install the starter motor.
  2. Install the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (3). Tighten

Tighten the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (3) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


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  1. Install the engine wiring harness starter lead nut. Tighten

Tighten the engine wiring harness starter lead nut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  1. Raise the starter motor.
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  2. Install the starter motor bolts. Tighten

Tighten the starter motor bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  1. Install the left side oxidation catalytic converter. Refer to Oxidation Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  2. Lower the vehicle.